Famous YouTuber and entrepreneur MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) revealed that the ongoing trade war has seriously hurt his chocolate company, Feastables. In a post that quickly went viral, he explained that due to current tariffs, selling his products in the U.S. is no longer profitable.
“My goal was to create a quality, affordable product,” MrBeast said. “But with the current tariffs, I’d have to either double the price for consumers or take a huge loss.”
His statement highlights how trade tensions between the U.S. and countries like China are directly impacting not just large corporations but also independent creators and influencers running their own brands.
Experts note this is a clear example of how protectionist policies can ripple across the economy, affecting everyone from small businesses to major online personalities with global supply chains.
As the trade war continues, many are watching to see whether other digital entrepreneurs will speak out or look for alternative markets to keep their products competitive.